10-man Newcastle hold off Southampton challenge to get win on Premier League opening day

Newcastle United’s Joelinton celebrates scoring their first goal in their match against Southampton in the Premier League. (Reuters)
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  • Newcastle didn’t end up paying for Schar’s rash red card

NEWCASTLE: Newcastle United on Saturday overcame a 28th-minute red card to Fabian Schar for a headbutt to beat Southampton 1-0 through a Joelinton goal in their Premier League opener.

The Magpies didn’t end up paying for Schar’s rash reaction when he responded to a push from Ben Brereton Diaz by placing his forehead against that of the Chile striker, who fell to the ground.

Schar received a straight red card.

The match was goalless at the time, but Newcastle earned all three points when Alexander Isak collected a misplaced pass by Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy and set up Joelinton to score in the corner.